Theaster Gates

The rise of an unconventional art star

Director of Arts and Public Life Theaster Gates describes how good art can save bad neighborhoods


Gates makes no small plans for new U. of C. arts incubator

Director of Arts and Public Life initiative describes vision for Washington Park venue


Theaster Gates: In the studio with Lilly Wei

Theaster Gates, director of the Arts and Public Life Initiative, discusses his work in art and Chicago's neighborhoods


Art in America

Venture: Low home prices fuel artist's vision

Amid housing crash, Theaster Gates creates South Side arts community


Theaster Gates

Title: Professor in the Department of Visual Arts and the College

Expertise: Visual arts

Departmental website: https://dova.uchicago.edu/profiles/theaster-gates

Lab website: https://placelab.uchicago.edu/